Health Unit Looking for Dog Involved in Biting Incident in Wildwood Conservation Area

Health Unit Looking for Dog Involved in Biting Incident in Wildwood Conservation Area

Health Unit Looking for Dog Involved in a Biting Incident in Wildwood Conservation Area

Wednesday, August 8th, 2018

Stratford – The Perth District Health Unit is looking for a dog involved in a biting incident in the Wildwood Conservation Area to complete an investigation. The incident took place between 4 to 6 pm on Sunday, August 5th, 2018, while the dog and owner were walking around the campground. The dog was being walked by a woman and is described as a large, light-brown Bullmastiff-type dog with poor vision.

The Health Unit is investigating this incident to check if the dog has up-to-date rabies shots. If the dog is not found, the person who was bitten may need to complete a series of rabies shots. The Perth District Health Unit reminds people to always obtain the contact information of the owners of the animals involved in a biting incident.

Anyone who has any information about this dog should contact the Perth District Health Unit at 519-271-7600 extension 252. After hours or over the weekend call 1-800-431-2054.